Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney are all set to clash with their armies in match 18 of WPL 2024. The encounter will witness a second clash between both sides in WPL 2024. Below we glance at the preview of the Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz match.
Date and Venue
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women game takes place on Monday, March 11. The venue of the encounter is Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match commences at 7:30 PM IST.
Team Analysis- WPL 2024 Match 18
Gujarat Giants Women
Gujarat Giants have struggled to win games in WPL 2024. The Beth Mooney & Co. lost their first four straight games in the league. They won their 5th game against RCB Women to win their first match of the tournament. Their batters and bowlers have failed to come up with a consistent performance in the league.
UP Warriorz Women
UP Warriorz Women have won 3 games and lost 4 out of 7 in WPL 2024. In their earlier clash against Gujarat Giants, UP Women won by 6 wickets. They will aim for another victory against the side. Some players have showcased a brilliant form in the league.
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Key Battles
Beth Mooney vs Sophie Ecclestone
Beth Mooney is the opening batter for the Gujarat Giants. The skipper will aim for a fiery start in the next game. Sophie Ecclestone is the most successful bowler for UP and she will look to outplay Mooney in the match.
Kiran Navgire vs Tanuja Kanwar
Kiran Navgire is a hard-hitting batter for UP Warriorz. She can smash runs at a high strike rate at the start. Tanuja Kanwar has picked the most wickets for the side and she will look to outplay Navgire with her spin attack.
Grace Harris vs Ashleigh Gardner
Grace Harris played a match-winning knock in the previous UP vs Gujarat game. She will aim for another such knock in the next match. Ashleigh Gardner has been a successful bowler for Gujarat Women and she will look to crush Harris.
Key Players
Gujarat Giants Women-Â Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt are the top run-getters for Gujarat Giants in WPL 2024. In the bowling department, Tanuja Kanwar, Ashleigh Gardner, and Meghna Singh are prominent members of the side.
UP Warriorz Women-Â Alyssa Healy, Grace Harris, and Deepti Sharma are the most crucial batters for UP Warriorz Women in WPL 2024. Among bowlers, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad are the top wicket-takers for the side.
Weather and Pitch
The weather will not affect the Gujarat Warriorz vs UP Warriorz game of WPL 2024. There is only a 2% chance of rain during the match Hence, rain will not affect the match. The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is batting-friendly. Hence, batters are expected to come up with a good show. However, bowlers will also get some support at the stadium as seen in the last few games.
Conclusion
UP Warriorz have always dominated Gujarat Giants in the Womenâs Premier League. UP has demolished them on all three occasions in the past. They will aim for another victory to continue their winning streak against Gujarat Giants. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants will aspire for their first-ever win against UP Warriorz in WPL.
